Litesprite is helping people overcome medical issues with video games

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Whether you’ve just racked up the highest score on Halo or finally finished off the last level of Final Fantasy, video games can certainly make people happy. But can they go one step further and help people make changes to improve their health? Seattle-based Litesprite thinks so. “Whether it is managing stress or their diabetes,… Read More…

Avado lands $1M to transform healthcare in the same way Mint upended personal finance

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Avado has reeled in $1 million in seed funding, money that the company will use to continue to eradicate paper-based inefficiencies in the healthcare industry and make it easier for patients to connect with health care providers. Founded by former Microsofties Dave Chase, Avado plans to announce the funding today at the HIMSS conference in New… Read More…

Rewind: EveryMove’s ‘mileage program’ for your health

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Our guest this past weekend on the GeekWire Podcast was Russell Benaroya, the CEO of EveryMove, a Seattle-area startup that lets users track their exercise and other healthy habits either manually or using gadgets such as high-tech pedometers. Rewards for participants include everything from gift cards to reduced health-care premiums. Russell tried to win over John… Read More…

Virtual doctors: Carena launches in-home digital medical service CareSimple

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No, it won’t be a complete replacement for actually seeing a physical doctor. But CareSimple, a new service that provides 24/7 access to doctors via phone and video, might save you an expensive or time-consuming trip to the doctor’s office. Seattle-based Carena is launching CareSimple today to help patients connect with doctors and nurses 24/7… Read More…

TechStars Spotlight: Nveloped helps secure your email

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[Editor's note: GeekWire is running a series of profiles on the startups participating in this year's class in the TechStars Seattle incubator program. Check back each day at 1:30 p.m. for a new profile, leading up to Demo Day on Nov. 1] Sending important medical or financial documents via email can worry those concerned about… Read More…